Local Organizations Offering Scholarships
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Bel Alton High School Alumni AssociationStudent must be attending an accredited Historically Black College or University (HBCU), or attending College of Southern Maryland, or a vocational/trade school. Graduating high school senior in the class of 2024 with a 2.5 GPA or higher. |
Scholarship information and application Website: https://www.belaltonalumnicdc.org/ Deadline: April 15, 2024 |
Jimmy Bland Memorial Baseball/Softball ScholarshipThis is the second annual offering for this scholarship. The opportunity is offered to a graduating minority high school senior in the Washington DC area (DMV) who is active on a baseball or softball team sponsored by his or her high school or youth mentoring organization. |
Deadline: April 15, 2024 |
Boom & Bucket Student ScholarshipBoom & Bucket is offering a scholarship of $1,000 to be awarded each year to a student pursuing a heavy machinery-themed program. This scholarship is available to both currently enrolled students and future students who are planning to attend a program within the next 12 months. The program can be at a college or a trade school anywhere in the United States or Canada. To apply, students must write a 500+ word essay or record a 2-minute video explaining who you are and what makes you excited about the heavy equipment space. |
Deadline: 12:00 PM Central Time mar. 31, 2024.Winners will be chosen on April 15, 2024.
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Buffalo Soldiers of Maryland Foundation, Inc.Buffalo Soldiers of Maryland Foundation is offering scholarship opportunities to graduating seniors from Prince George’s County, Charles County and the District of Columbia. The application includes 8 sections: applicant information, academic information, post-secondary institution information, applicant service, extracurricular activities & work experience, student statement, recommendation letters, 500-word essay, and terms & conditions. Applicants must have graduated from high school or received their GED in the 2023-2024 school year, have a minimum 2.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale and must attend a post-secondary school, vocational or trade school in 2024. |
For questions: Deadline: April 1, 2024 |
Carter Marohn-Johnson Memorial Scholarship FundThe Carter Marohn-Johnson Memorial Scholarship supports graduating high school seniors in Charles County, Maryland who are pursuing their career, trade school, or college dreams. Interested applicants must meet the following criteria:
A minimum of two individual scholarships will be awarded ranging from $500-$1,500 each in May 2024. |
Scholarship application web link: Contact email for additional information: cartermj.scholarship@gmail.com deadline: March 15, 2024 |
Charles County Arts Alliance (CCAA)CCAA sponsors eight $2,000.00 scholarships to be awarded to highly qualified and talented graduates. It is an open competition for Charles County public, private, and homeschooled seniors pursuing an arts-related major at a four-year college or university. |
Scholarship Application link: For additional questions: Deadline: 12 pm on January 31, 2024 |
Charles County Juneteenth FoundationThis foundation is offering scholarship opportunities to graduating seniors of CCPS. Students must submit the following to be considered for this scholarship: GPA/Transcript, Letter of acceptance from institution, Essay of 500 words or less about “What the History Books are not teaching us and how it is harming our future” and a statement of need. |
Submit information by email to: Please send questions to: Deadline: midnight on May 25, 2024 |
Charlotte Hall School Board of Trustees ScholarshipApplicants must submit the following:
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Mail the completed application form and all required documents to the address listed below. Charlotte Hall Military School Deadline: March 15, 2024Questions: please email liainc01@hotmail.com or call Dottie Lancaster at 301-848-9962 |
College of Southern Maryland (CSM)Please visit their website for information.
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Contact email for additional information: finaid@csmd.edu |
Crescent Cities CharitiesCrescent Cities Charities is committed to award about 150 scholarships in amounts from $1,000 to $5,000 in 2024. You are eligible if:
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Scholarship Information and Application: For additional information: Deadline: April 15, 2024
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Delegate Debra DavisThis scholarship is intended to assist Charles County students in furthering their higher education and pursuing their career goals. We strongly encourage first-generation college students and students pursuing a certificate/licensure to apply. |
Scholarship Application web link: https://forms.gle/656TofCtA45gzyBS8 Deadline: April 1, 2024 |
Delegate Edith J. Patterson 2024 Legislative ScholarshipThe Maryland Delegate Scholarship is offered by each individual legislative office to Maryland residents who plan to pursue a post-secondary credential full-time or part-time at a two-year or four-year Maryland college, university or private career school. |
Contact email: Deadline: March 31, 2024 |
Dunkin’ Scholarship$2500 distributed to 50 applicants High school seniors or current undergraduate students who plan to enroll in a part-time or full-time undergraduate course of study at an accredited two-year or four-year college, university, or vocational-technical school in the Fall 2024. |
Deadline: April 15, 2024 |
Eastern Star Scholarship presented by the Kalani Grand Chapter #1001
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Contact email for additional questions: Deadline: February 15, 2024 |
Educational System Federal Credit Union Support Education Foundation Scholarships - Dorothy Marvil Scholarship
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Website link: https://supporteducation.org/ Deadline: March 15, 2024. |
Educational System Federal Credit Union Support Education Foundation Scholarships-Rosemary Brinkley Business and Finance Scholarship
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Website link: https://supporteducation.org/ Deadline: March 15, 2024. |
Fort Washington Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. ScholarshipStudents who have demonstrated a concern for their community while maintaining academic excellence should apply. The awards will be at minimum $1,000. FWAC-DST’s scholarship committee will evaluate candidates based on community service, academic achievement, a personal statement, a written essay, an interview (if selected) and letters of recommendation. Community Service is an essential component of the award. All candidates must possess a minimum grade point average of 2.5 calculated through the end of the 2nd quarter of the 2023-2024 academic year and plan to enroll full-time in an accredited 2 or 4-year college/university in the summer/fall of 2024. |
Website: https://dstfwac.org/ Email: fwacscholarship@gmail.com Deadline: March 4, 2024 |
Elizabeth Ann “Libby” Frist Memorial ScholarshipHigh school seniors who have demonstrated a commitment to anti-smoking advocacy are encouraged to apply. Please submit the application, letter of recommendation and 2 essays. $250 or more |
Mail application to:Gram’s Promise Charitable Foundation Deadline: April 26, 2024 |
Angela M. Houtz/KOC annual Memorial ScholarshipThe Maurice J. McDonough Council 12128 Knights of Columbus will award a $1,000 scholarship to a graduating high school senior intending to further their education at a 2-year or 4-year college program. The successful candidate must demonstrate a commitment to excellence in education, faith and community service, qualities intrinsic to Angela Marie Houtz, a victim of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attack on the Pentagon. |
Send completed application to:Maurice J. McDonough Council 12128 Knights of Columbus Scholarship Committee Deadline: April 20, 2024 |
Ivy & Pearls of Southern Maryland Community Charities, Inc.Each year, the Ivy & Pearls of Southern Maryland Community Charities, Inc. in partnership with Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.® Nu Zeta Omega Chapter awards six (6) $1,000 scholarships to graduating high school seniors who reside in Charles and St. Mary’s Counties and plan to attend a 4-year college or university on a full-time basis in the year of graduation. Additionally, two (2) book scholarships in the amount of $500 are awarded to two (2) students planning to attend St. Mary’s College of Maryland on a full-time basis. |
Scholarship Application web link: https://www.scholarship.ipsmcc.org/apply Scholarship Contact email for Additional Information: scholarship@ipsmcc.org Deadline: March 8, 2024 |
J. Wesley Key, Sr. ScholarshipGraduating seniors who currently attend St. Charles, Lackey, Thomas Stone or Westlake High Schools and plan to attend a two or four year university or college OR a career/vocational/technical program as a full-time student. Student members of the CCNAACP are also eligible to apply. Applicants must be of African-American descent and have a minimum 2.5 GPA on a 4.0 scale. |
Scholarship Information and Application Email application to: keyscholarccnaacp@gmail.com Deadline: March 15, 2024.
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La Plata Lions Club ScholarshipsThe La Plata Lions Club will be awarding will be awarding five academic scholarships of $1,500 each, to graduating high school seniors who reside in the service area of the La Plata Lions Club (see zip codes in the letter to see if you qualify). The five scholarships are the Sandy P. Knowland Memorial Scholarship, the Wayne R. Smith Memorial Scholarship, the Milton M. Somers Memorial Scholarship, the Harrieton L. Merritt Scholarship and the Adrian P. Sutten Scholarship. The Merritt Scholarship is restricted to those applicants who are seeking a career in education. The other ones may be used at the college or trade school of the successful applicant’s choice. |
Applications and required paperwork can be mailed to: Deadline: May 1, 2024 |
Long Nguyen and Kimmy Duong Scholarship ProgramsThis Foundation offers scholarships for students enrolling in the following schools: The University of MD system schools, George Mason University, NOVA Community College, Montgomery College, Virginia Tech, University of Virginia and Virginia Commonwealth University. For more information, view/download the Scholarship Information Flyer. |
Scholarship Information: deadline: March 29, 2024 |
Doc Lumpkins 2024 Memorial ScholarshipThe Maryland Emergency Management Association will award a $1,500 scholarship to a graduating HS Senior in Calvert, St. Mary's or Charles County. It’s open to any student who is planning to attend a college (2 or 4 year) and major in emergency management or a closely related field (fire science, homeland security etc.). |
To apply, students need to complete the application, submit two letters of recommendation, complete a brief interview with a local emergency manager and write a short essay (approx. 750 words). Deadline: April 19, 2024 |
Maryland Higher Education CommissionState-funded grants and scholarships |
Deadline: March 1, 2024 |
Maryland JCI Senate ScholarshipThe U.S. Junior Chamber International (JCI) Senate Foundation grants $1,500 scholarships to graduating high school seniors who plan to continue their education at accredited post-secondary colleges and universities and $1,000 scholarships to high school seniors of Vocational Technical schools. The scholarships must be used for educational expenses in their first year of full-time study. GPA requirements for College/University scholarships are 3.75 and above and vocational scholarships are 3.25 and above. Must be a U.S. Citizen and graduating from an accredited high school. Students applying must reside in Maryland. |
Scholarship Application link: Contact Sandy Kolodner with questions: sandy52468@hotmail.com. Deadline:January 19, 2024.
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MPSSAA Minds in Motion ScholarshipScholarships of $1,000 to be used toward post-secondary education will be awarded to outstanding senior male and female scholar-athletes attending a MPSSAA member school. Since 2008, the MPSSAA has awarded over $217,000 in student scholarships. Each of the nine MPSSAA districts will have two recipients selected. (To view the district that your school system is assigned to, please visit page 7 of the MPSSAA Handbook.) |
Applicants are reminded to fill out the application form carefully and double-check that all requested information has been provided before clicking "Submit". Deadline: Friday, April 5th at noon.Male and female winners will be selected and then notified via email following the committee's final selection meeting on Friday, May 3rd. Scholarship recipients and their parents/guardians will be honored at a later date this Spring. |
Miss Utility of Maryland/DC Scholarship8 graduating high school seniors will be selected from Maryland and Washington D.C. to each receive $1,008.11 single-year scholarship. Applications will be accepted until May 24, 2024. Applicants must submit the following:
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Mail-in entry: Deadline: Must be postmarked or submitted by May 24, 2024Contact Information: Anna Trim: atrim@mghus.com |
National Naval Officers Association-Washington DC Chapter ScholarshipScholarships available to graduating, minority youth from the Washington D.C. Metropolitan Area based on academic achievement, positive community involvement, commitment, and financial need. Must be attending a 2 year or 4 year college/university-no obligation to join or affiliate with the military. |
Deadline: May 24, 2024 |
Phi Alpha Zeta Chapter of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.Phi Alpha Zeta Chapter is seeking applicants for our scholarship awards. They are offering 4 different types of scholarship. |
Please submit your application electronically on their website. Scholarship Application Information Scholarship Application website Deadline: April 30, 2024 |
Lil Medas Memorial Scholarship-Port Tobacco PlayersA candidate must:
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Deadline: May 1, 2024All application materials must be submitted or postmarked by the deadline as noted on the application. |
Southern Maryland Chain (MD) Chapter of The LinksThe Southern Maryland Chain (MD) Chapter of The Links will be awarding nine academic scholarships of $1,000 each for African American graduating high school seniors who reside in Calvert, Charles, and St. Mary’s Counties. Please visit their website to access their application and additional requirements. |
Scholarship Application link: Contact information: scholarshipsomdcclinks@gmail.com DEADLINE: Applications must be received by March 1, 2024. |
Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative (SMECO)SMECO is offering $2,500 college scholarships to four high school seniors who are graduating in 2024. If you’re a senior living with parents or guardians who are SMECO customer-members, and you have maintained a minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale, you’re eligible to apply. SMECO awards scholarships based on scholastic achievement, financial need, an interview, school involvement, and community involvement. Our Scholarship Awards Committee will contact the top eight candidates to schedule interviews. |
Scholarship Application web link: https://www.smeco.coop/community/scholarships/ Contact email for additional information: natalie.cotton@smeco.coop Deadline: April 1, 2024 |
S.T. Kendall Lodge #153 Robert A. Glover Memorial ScholarshipS.T. Kendall Lodge #153 is a Prince Hall Masonic Lodge located in Waldorf. The lodge is a fraternal organization dedicated to faith, brotherhood, and charity often exercised through our community engagement. Candidates from this scholarship should be a graduating senior from St. Charles, Thomas Stone, Westlake or North Point High Schools. They should be accepted and continuing their education at a college, university or technical school. They should demonstrate scholastic aptitude, a commitment to community service, and an exceptional zeal for living life to its fullest. Please submit the following: 1. A resume outlining their scholastic and community service. 2. A copy of their academic transcript. 3. References from two (2) teachers. 4. An essay not exceeding 500 words describing a transformational moment in their life that ignited their passion to live life to the fullest. |
Please send completed applications to:The S.T. Kendall Lodge #153 Robert A. Glover Memorial Scholarship deadline: March 8, 2024 |
Study.com Student ScholarshipsStudy.com wants to help ease the financial stress of college and support students as they work towards their education goals. To do that, we’re offering several study.com student scholarships for students pursuing college degrees in a number of fields of study. These scholarships award $1,000 to provide some financial relief for the high cost of college. |
For more information visit: Deadline: May 1, 2024
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Tau Lambda Lambda of Omega Psi Phi FraternityOmega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc will award 3-5 scholarships in the amount of $1,000. Eligibility requirements are: applicants must be of African-American heritage. Award recipients are selected based on academics, extracurriclar activities, community service, leadership positions and presentation of application. Minimum of a 2.5 weighted GPA. Essay of 500-1000 words required on "Who are you and what do you want to be". Please include a photgraph of yourself on an 8.5x11 inch page. Include your high school transcripts as well. Tau Lambda Lambda members' children are not eligible to participate. |
Scholarship application information Send complete application packets to: stephon.cunningham@tll-ques.org or stephon72@yahoo.com. Deadline: March 1, 2024 |
Tri-County (MD) Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.Tri-County (MD) Alumnae Chapter (TCMDAC) of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. offers five different non-renewable scholarships for students demonstrating academic excellence:
Eligible applicants must be a 2024 graduating senior who resides in or attends a high school in the TCMDAC service area, which includes all of Calvert and St. Mary’s Counties and Charles County (east of Route 301). The public high schools in this service area include La Plata, Thomas Stone, and St. Charles. You must have a grade point average of 2.75 or above, demonstrate community or extracurricular activity involvement, plan to attend a two-year or four-year university or college OR a Career/Vocational/Technical program as a full-time student in Fall 2024. |
Scholarship Application web link: https://form.jotform.com/240155967154157 Contact email for additional information: tcmdacscholarshipdst@gmail.com Deadline: March 1, 2024 |